Every now and then, family or friends ask me, “Why don’t you celebrate holidays?” I usually smile and reply, “Oh, I do! I celebrate all the holidays that are found in the Bible.” If you’ve ever wondered the same thing—or been asked this question—this is for you. Feel free to share it with others!
YAH has given us Holidays/Holy Days, or in Hebrew: His Moedim—appointed times, aka Feast Days—to remind us of His covenant, His calendar, His deliverance, and His promises yet to come. I’ve written separate blogs on each set of these holy days. To make things easier, here’s a one-stop spot where you can find them all in one place:
Shalom, family! This year marked a significant milestone for some of you, as you chose not to celebrate Halloween for the first time, and you made it through with relative ease. Some of you however, faced more of a challenge, feeling tempted by the allure of Thanksgiving & Friendsgiving gatherings, often baited by loved ones. Nevertheless, you stayed strong. Now, as we move forward, the most formidable test of the “Season of The Witch” is approaching – Christmas, also known as Saturnalia or Yuletide.
Christmas is a time of immense temptation, with its enchanting music, movies, food, lights, and customs. These traditions and rituals will be ubiquitous from now until the holiday season concludes. So, it’s essential to heighten your awareness and defense, as we’re all aware that Christmas possesses a far greater allure than Thanksgiving. Again, the allure of Christmas, with its sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and feelings which come from Christmas music, movies, decorations, foods & treats, programs, gifts, etc… make Christmas a powerful trap that captivates the world into pagan practices. It’s no wonder that many struggle during their first year separating from pagan Christmas traditions. We should all understand that the “Christmas spirit” has an exponentially stronger pull than Thanksgiving, and we must understand for certain that spiritual attacks intensify as the “Season of the Witch” reaches its climax.
In light of this, let us pray for and encourage one another to remain steadfast on our path. As followers of The Way, living according to The Most High YAH’s way, we must recognize that this journey is not for the weak—thankfully family, we are not weak.
“You are of Elohim, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.”
Yoḥanan Aleph (1 John) 4:4 TS2009
“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not fight according to the flesh. For the weapons we fight with are not fleshly but mighty in Elohim for overthrowing strongholds, overthrowing reasonings and every high matter that exalts itself against the knowledge of Elohim, taking captive every thought to make it obedient to The Messiah, and being ready to punish all disobedience, when your obedience is complete.”
So… Let the heathen heathe… let the pagans do their pagan things, let the spirits of darkness do what they do, while we keep it moving—it is all beneath us because of the might & power of Almighty YAH our Elohim—HalleluYAH! The world will continue to celebrate the Season of the Witch, and we will continue to seek The Kingdom of YAH! Their season will come and go, but YAH’s Kingdom will come and reign forever—HalleluYAH!
No matter if it’s called: “black/dark/evil magic,” or “white/bright/good magic”— It IS MAGIC. That’s what this Season of the Witch is fueled by, whether you believe it or not. Let us read & remember what Scripture says about magic, witchcraft, and sorcery: Leviticus 19:31 & 20:27; Deuteronomy 18:10-12; Revelation 21:7-8 & 22:14-15
Also, give this modern classic video a watch for some right-on-time encouragement!:
Welcome back to our thought-provoking series where we examine and debunk some of the outright lies and common misconceptions that are told concerning Biblical matters. Let us separate fact from fiction as we test modern beliefs held by some against the standards, wisdom, and instructions that are found in the Biblical Scriptures.
Picking up where we left off on Part 8, let’s build further.
There is a pattern woven throughout Scripture — an example of what not to do, made clear in Torah: a warning repeated by the prophets, upheld by The Messiah Yahoshua. Simply put, it’s seen throughout Scripture, from the first books to the last book of The Bible. The greatest danger to the people of The Most High YAH is not atheism or secularism… it is counterfeit religions — religions that:
Welcome back to our thought-provoking series where we examine and debunk some of the outright lies and common misconceptions that are told concerning biblical matters. Let us separate fact from fiction as we test modern beliefs held by some against the standards, wisdom, and instructions that are found in the Biblical Scriptures.
I’ve talked about this topic before—sometimes directly, sometimes indirectly—in a few of my other blogs (which I’ll share at the end). But this time, I want to deal with it head-on as part of the Biblical Misconceptions series.
Welcome back to our thought-provoking series where we examine and debunk some of the outright lies and common misconceptions that are told concerning biblical matters. Let us separate fact from fiction as we test modern beliefs held by some against the standards, wisdom, and instructions that are found in the Biblical Scriptures.
I’ve talked about this topic before—sometimes directly, sometimes indirectly—in a few of my other blogs (which I’ll share at the end). But this time, I want to deal with it head-on as part of the Biblical Misconceptions series.
Intro: A Popular But Problematic Saying
One of the most repeated phrases in modern Christianity is:
People all over the world are constantly being bombarded by various forms of mind-controlling tactics by those with money, power, and influence who have the means to broadcast them out to the unsuspecting masses 24/7 thanks to social media. No longer do they have to wait until someone picks up a newspaper or happens to catch a commercial on TV; social media with its never-ending propaganda & indoctrination now invades every waking moment of our lives. It’s all witchcraft… the other witchcraft! I say “other” because as we talked about in a previous blog (linked at the close of this blog), when someone says “witchcraft”, most people will have images, like these below, come to their minds:
In the last few weeks and days leading up to The Biblical Holiday seasons—the seasons of YAH’s Feast Days, many of us Bible followers experience what I like to call “Pre-Feast shake-ups.”
If you have prepared for and kept YAH feast days, then you probably witnessed or weathered some shake-ups before, like:
Sudden tests and trials
Unexpected or illogical conflicts with your family, friend groups, or even worship assembly
Trivial, time-wasting distractions that steal your attention from feast day preparation
Some of these things may be YAH’s way of sifting and refining us and our mishpachah, like separating wheat from chaff (consider Matthew 3:12). Other times, they are simply distractions from the adversary, designed to steal our time, drain our energy, and destroy our purpose. Either way, we must stay on guard.
As summer comes to a close, citizens of the USA eagerly anticipate and celebrate Labor Day—a day dedicated to rest from regular work and considered the unofficial end of the summer holiday season. However, for those who believe in the Bible, our focus is not solely on man-made holidays, even though we appreciate the day off. Our rhythm of labor and rest originates directly from The Creator Himself. While many workers look forward to a break on Labor Day, we should be even more grateful for the rest we find in our Father and His set-apart Sabbath Day (Shabbat).
When it comes to keeping The Most High’s Biblical calendar, there are many opinions out there these days. Some start the year with a dark moon, some on the equinox, some follow fixed date calendars, some just follow the ways of their teachers & assemblies because they don’t understand it for themselves. Before we go any further, I’ll share my quick opinion—no matter where you stand, I’m glad to see the growing number of people who are trying to return to our Father’s calendar. Even if we miss the exact timing, it’s far better to seek and try to get on YAH’s time than to ignore it and live by the calendars of Rome, Babylon, Egypt, or the USA.
Alright, now, let’s get into this huge topic and I assure you, we won’t take up too much time🙃…But a couple of things might help you get closer to being right on time.
Most people—whether they admit it or not—spend their lives desiring recognition and love. Be it in person or online, through family, friends, relationships, or social media—we long to be seen, heard, and valued, or in other words, we want to be known. And Scripture forces us to face the REAL question, as the title reads:
When it comes to eating tahor (”clean”) according to YAH’s instructions, most people today are solid on avoiding pork, shellfish, catfish, and other clearly unclean foods. And for good reason — Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14 give us very clear identifiers for most creatures which are to be considered food for us:
Land animals — Must have split hooves and chew the cud (Lev. 11:3, Deut. 14:6)
Water animals — Must have fins and scales (Lev. 11:9, Deut. 14:9)
Creeping things (insects) — Only those with raised jointed legs for hopping like crickets, grasshoppers, and locusts (Lev. 11:21-22)
Those above are easy to identify. But when it comes to flying creatures (“birds”)… more Hebraic understanding and discernment are required.
Marriage is not an institution created by man. It does not belong to the church or the state. Marriage began in the Garden, formed by the hand of The Most High YAH, our Elohim. From the beginning, when YAH looked upon man, He had marriage in mind. So He formed a helper—a counterpart—a woman taken from his very own flesh, for him.
“YAH Elohim also said, “It is notgood (tov) for the man to be alone. I will make for him a suitable helper.””
— Genesis 2:18
That is the foundational truth. Marriage is a divine design meant to reflect unity, order, righteousness, and functional purpose. It is YAH’s way for the continuation of mankind. When husband and wife operate as YAH intended—becoming echad (one) in purpose and flesh—they can walk together in intimacy, fruitfulness, and peace before Elohim.
Yet today, we live in a world where YAH-given marital roles are mocked, flipped, and rejected. Dysfunction replaces design because mankind has strayed from YAH’s blueprint. If you believe marriage can be redefined by modern cultures, this may not be the blog for you. But if you believe in truth, if you’re seeking truth, keep reading—you may find clarity.
In the days of the plagues in ancient Egypt (Mitsrayim), Pharaoh had his “wise men,” magicians, and advisors—men who tried to match the power of YAH by duplicating His plagues and signs through tricks or sorcery. But eventually, they reached their limit. They could imitate, manipulate, and downplay… but they could not control what YAH unleashed. And they had to admit:
Family, while folks are out waving flags and grilling GMO hot dogs under illusions of freedom & independence, let’s get real: this holiday isn’t about our freedom — it’s not even about theirs anymore.
When the City of London Corporation launched a project called Revealing the City’s Past, it was framed as a step toward truth—adding new plaques to statues of prominent figures who profited from the transatlantic slave trade.
However, through the lens of truth, this is less about revelation and repentance, and more about revising narrative control and excusing pride.
Rather than removing the towering idolizing tribute statues to slave-traders like William Beckford and John Cass, the City of London opted to leave them standing. The same men who built their wealth through the buying and selling of our ancestors are still honored in stone—now with small disclaimers added at the base. It’s as if, by placing a label on the idol, the offense made right.
Welcome back to our thought-provoking series where we examine and debunk some of the outright lies and common misconceptions that are told concerning biblical matters. Let us separate fact from fiction as we test modern beliefs held by some against the standards, wisdom, and instructions that are found in the Biblical Scriptures.
“And I will bless them that bless you, and curse him that curse you: and in you shall all families of the earth be blessed.”
Genesis 12:3
This verse has become a slogan for politicians, preachers, and commentators who insist that supporting the modern state of Israel guarantees a blessing from The Most High. But does this verse really say that?
Let’s examine this claim Biblically and historically.
This blog site is nearly five years old, and I’ve come to realize that I’ve never directly answered the question posed in its title. If you’ve been reading along over the years, you understand it by now—but just to have one post that speaks to it plainly, here it is. This blog is about one central question: What Is Hebrewing?
Many Bible believers today still find themselves celebrating Mother’s Day and Father’s Day—with good intentions—wanting to show love, respect, and appreciation for their parents. And while honoring our mother and father is indeed righteous (as commanded in the 10 Commandments Exodus 20:12), we must examine how we’re doing it. Are we following our Father, The Most High YAH’s way, or the ways of the nations and man-made traditions?
Welcome back to our thought-provoking series where we examine and debunk some of the outright lies and common misconceptions that are told concerning biblical matters. Let us separate fact from fiction as we test modern beliefs held by some against the standards, wisdom, and instructions that are found in the Biblical Scriptures.
More and more these days, I find myself irritated whenever I hear someone say — whether on TV, online, or in person — something like:
“Well, that’s what the “Old Testament”/“Hebrew Bible” says, but we live under the Christian Bible/“New Testament.””
I always want to respond with something like:
““New Testament” what?… Oh yeah, that’s right, the “New Testament” Scriptures of The so-called “HebrewBible.””
Let’s help the world wake up and realize this: If you insist on using the misleading term “New Testament,” then at the very least call it — “The New Testament of The Complete Hebrew Bible.” (BTW, The whole Bible is a collection of Scriptures about The Covenant, not simply testaments, but that’s a subject for a different blog.)
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From ancient Babylon to the modern world, the image and power seen in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream still looms large over the nations. Though its golden head has long been removed from power, and its iron legs have given its power into the feet of iron and clay, the powerful influence of that statue still stands among us—in world: law, war, commerce, and religion.
In Daniel chapter 2, it was laid out plainly. The dream was of a towering statue, descending in quality yet persisting in authority, down to the feet and toes— made of iron mixed with clay—representing a divided, brittle kingdom. This is where we are. We are living under the toes of the statue, and the signs are all around.
Welcome back to our thought-provoking series where we examine and debunk some common misconceptions and some outright lies that are told concerning biblical matters. Let us separate fact from fiction as we test modern beliefs held by some against the standards, wisdom, and instructions that are found in the Biblical Scriptures.
In this installment of the Biblical Misconceptions series, we will address a topic that stirs both confusion & division among some Hebrew Israelites and our companions—clothing laws & head-covering requirements. Many sincere Israelites desire to obey YAH’s commands, yet sometimes community practices, misunderstandings, or misapplications of Scripture lead us to either add to or take away from The Torah. Let’s clear things up and see what is actually written in Scripture. First up, let’s start with what our clothes are made out of:
For those of us returning to the ancient paths and keeping the appointed times of YAH, Passover (Pesach) in the first month—Abib—is a deeply meaningful memorial. But what happens if, for some reason, you missed it?
Maybe you were unclean due to a death in the family. Maybe you were on a journey. Or perhaps you lacked understanding or simply weren’t prepared in time. The good news is: YAH has already made a way for you to remember His feast—HalleluYAH!
Welcome back to our thought-provoking series where we examine and debunk some of the outright lies and common misconceptions that are told concerning biblical matters. Let us separate fact from fiction as we test modern beliefs held by some against the standards, wisdom, and instructions that are found in the Biblical Scriptures.
A widespread doctrine, that many profess today is “we’re saved by grace alone through faith alone,” often implying that obedience to the Father’s commands—even “The Ten Commandments”—is optional or no longer required. But is that truly what Scripture teaches?
HalleluYAH! Many more people are now hearing about and preparing to celebrate The Biblical spring holidays (https://www.etymonline.com/word/holiday)— and no I’m not talking about Easter, I am talking about The Most High YAH’s set-apart (holy) appointed Biblical Springtime Feast Days. Just as YAH’s Falltime Feast Days (https://whatishebrewing.com/2024/10/03/ways-to-keep-the-biblical-holidays-yahs-fall-time-feasts/), teach us not only about the past but also about YAH’s prophetic, future times concerning judgment & restoration, the Spring Feasts reveal the foundation of YAH’s redemption and His continual ability to provide for His children. Again, YAH’s Spring Feasts not only commemorate YAH’s ability to save, protect, and provide for His chosen people in the past, but they also point to the work of The Messiah Yahoshua, as the Lamb of YAH, while also adding to our faith and anticipation of our future, final salvation to come—HalleluYAH!
This will be a brief blog (from me lol, especially compared to my Fall Feast blog), for ease of reading. And since I have other blogs speaking about individual Spring Feast Days, I’ll simply link some of those blogs after the close of this blog.
For those who are new to keeping or even hearing about YAH’s Spring Feasts, or even if you’ve kept the feasts before, consider this as a quick guide to understanding & observing our Heavenly Father’s important Springtime appointments, let us honor & keep our scheduled appointment dates with Him! Alright, let’s get into it:
As we prepare to leave winter and enter into spring, this post is for those who are new to observing or learning about the Biblical winter-time Holidays—or more accurately, Holy Days (see etymology). I’ve discussed YAH’s set-apart feast days in other blogs, but this blog collection is different because The Most High did NOT command us to keep or celebrate any winter feast days, these festivals can be considered “optional, bonus celebrations”. However, after experiencing salvation and deliverance from their enemies, our ancestors instituted two special festivals that we can remember, observe, and celebrate… and at the very least, as Bible believers, we should have an understanding of both festivals—whether we choose to celebrate them or not.
“Pride goes beforedestruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”
Proverbs 16:18
Sadly, many who profess to love and follow God and the Bible, frequently violate the first two of the Ten Commandments. Rather than adhering to the foundational commandments of Scripture, they often, because of ignorance & bad teaching, lean on their own understanding and keep family/religious traditions—over following simple Scriptural instructions. Just as in the days of our ancestors, idolatry continues to corrupt hearts and minds worldwide today.
When we think of idolatry and paganism, non-Christian religions are likely the first to come to mind. However, idolatrous practices exist in every religion—including various branches of Christianity. But to put this into perspective, let’s first examine some of the tallest pagan idols in the world. Alright, let’s get into it:
Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): The Feast of Purim is not one of the commanded feasts of The Most High YAH; however, we can choose to observe it as a memorial feast, by celebrating YAH’s salvation. Regardless of whether you keep the feast or not, all Bible believers, should understand the significance of Purim.
The Feast of Purim, or in English — the Feast of Lots (https://biblehub.com/hebrew/6332.htm) — is a remarkable celebration of YAH’s providence and deliverance. Rooted in the events recorded in the Biblical book of Esther, the feast of Purim reminds us of how YAH works to protect His people, sometimes in unforeseen or unseen ways. Let us explore the significance of Purim and talk about some practical, Biblical ways to celebrate the ancient feast today. Alright, let’s get into it:
If you know me, you already know I’m neither Latino nor Hispanic. So, why am I addressing this subject? First, because truth matters. Second, because bloodlines & nationality matter. I invite everyone to read this as part of further study and consideration, and I especially look forward to seeing comments from anyone who identifies with the groups mentioned above. With that being said, let’s dive in:
Welcome back to our thought-provoking series where we will examine and debunk some of the outright lies and common misconceptions that are told concerning biblical matters. Let us separate fact from fiction as we test modern beliefs against the standards, wisdom, and instructions that are found in the Biblical Scriptures.
This is the first part of a thought-provoking series where we will examine and debunk some of the outright lies and common misconceptions that are told concerning biblical matters. Let us separate fact from fiction as we test modern beliefs against the standards, wisdom, and instructions that are found in the Biblical Scriptures.
If ever there was a hashtag theme that we need to go viral in 2025, it has to be one along the lines of #NoMoreLies2025 or #EndAllLies2025, or something else like that. Lies abound on just about every topic these days, from politics to entertainment, to science, etc… But most importantly, it’s time for those of us who love the Bible to love the whole Bible, which means we must not love lies, especially lies about the Bible.
Here are three lies that we need to dismantle & disprove before another year passes:
Don’t assume the nations of the world are oblivious to the impending worldwide destruction. While the masses remain ignorant and unbothered, those in positions of power and wealth have been keenly aware of the signs of the times for years. They’ve been actively preparing for the certain doom to come, by constructing elaborate underground and under-mountain sanctuaries all over the world. Despite their massive projects and well-funded efforts, their attempts for survival & recovery will prove futile. As Scripture foretells, these supposed humanity-safe havens will become the very places where those inside will desperately cry out to the mountains and hills saying “Fall on us and cover us!” The Word of The Most High will always prove to be true!
“For behold, the days are coming when they will say, ‘Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that have not given birth, and the breasts that have never nursed.’ Then they will begin to say to the mountains, ‘FALL ON US!’ and to the hills, ‘COVER US!’ [Is 2:19, 20; Hos 10:8; Rev 6:16]”
Luke 23:29-30 AMP
“Then the kings of the earth and the great men and the military commanders and the wealthy and the strong and everyone, [whether] slave or free, hid themselves in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains; and they called to the mountains and the rocks, “FALL ON US AND HIDE US FROM THE FACE OF HIM WHO SITS IN THE THRONE, and from the [righteous] wrath and indignation of The Lamb; [Is 2:19-21; Hos 10:8] for the great day of their wrath and vengeance and retribution has come, and who is able to [face YAH and] stand [before the wrath of The Lamb]?” [Joel 2:11; Mal 3:2; Jude 14; Rev 19:11-16]”
Revelation 6:15-17 AMP
Check out this quick clip to see some of the major underground plans in action:
Dr. Yoshiyahu’s words still resonate today: “America loves its lies, particularly its holiday lies.” This year’s American Thanksgiving celebration serves as a prime example. While many of us are aware that turkey wasn’t the original main course at the purported first Thanksgiving Day feast, the turkey tale persists (https://www.history.com/topics/thanksgiving/first-thanksgiving-meal). This year’s annual “National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation” (also referred to as the turkey pardoning ceremony) commenced this Thanksgiving week, but not without repeating a lesser-known falsehood. President Biden repeated this other turkey tale, asserting that President Truman initiated the presidential turkey-honoring tradition. You can hear him swiftly utter this falsehood within the first 10 seconds of this video:
Let’s dive into the rite of Baptism. We will also draw some intriguing parallels with another sacred rite that we discussed earlier this year: Circumcision. If you haven’t checked it out yet, be sure to read the linked blog below. Once you do, I look for us to expanding on these ideas together, so after you read this blog please share your thoughts in the comment section.
In a similar manner to our discussion about circumcision, let us now explore the establishment, order, and purposes of Baptism according to Scripture.
And before we go any further, here is another BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front): It is ALWAYS a good thing to follow in The Way of The Messiah, and “Be Baptized.”
While our family members & friends, coworkers & schoolmates support & defend, and/or blame & condemn one politician over another, we Israelites often draw everyone’s ire as we sit back, pop more popcorn 🍿 and continue to watch the circus. We aren’t choosing between either of the top two selected (so-called elected) played-out politrickians—Noooo (read that in Kamala’s voice) lol https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxkfZFIwJpJNmAEM660x0m8_pSsP_RByTD?si=r5WSWpRTFGqeCwE2
Do I vote, yes. I, Yahrahn vote; just as I’ve said in previous blogs. I especially take my time to vote when it comes to my local administration, propositions, measures, and taxes. But we are talking about the presidential vote… I have been voting for the same president for the last couple of presidential elections, you can see my ballot below:
I will try my best to be as brief as possible (and I mean it lol) because I want to quickly help those of us who are new to keeping the Biblical fall-time Holidays/Holy Days (https://www.etymonline.com/word/holiday), which are also commonly called Festivals or Feast days (in English). I’ve talked about The Most High YAH’s set apart/holy feast days in multiple other blogs, but this one will be different. This will be an overview, showing how we can keep & remember the Biblical Fall-Time Memorial Appointments. Alright, let’s get into it;
I want to encourage you all, not only to read the Scriptures for yourself but to also read them aloud for others to hear & learn. Whenever we gather, especially when we gather with others who follow the Scriptures, we should ensure that we assemble to pray, worship, and read the Scriptures together. It is imperative that we encourage and strengthen ourselves, our families, and our congregations & assemblies, through hearing The Word of The Most High YAH. Let us remember how the Apostle Paul/Shaul instructed Timothy:
